by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
We could all use a little bit of a break right now, but what if you could feel a sense of peace and calm at least once every day? Even if you know why practices like meditation are good for you, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some of our best tips to...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you’re like millions of Americans, the transition from Thanksgiving to the holiday season means one thing—gift giving! While giving gifts can be very fun (and they are always nice to receive), paying it forward can give you surprising tangible and intangible...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Graduate Degree in ‘Pandemicing’ My experience as a graduate student in midst of a global pandemic By Malka Dubin, M.S. Candidate, Clinical Mental Health Counseling It’s safe to say that 2020 and COVID-19 have brought unexpected hurdles to most humans on planet...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Oct 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you’re like many other people in 2020, you’re feeling a little stressed. Between a historic presidential election, a global pandemic and all of the changes to the world around us, it’s hard to maintain good mental health. You want to take a break, but you also want...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Oct 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 has changed many things about our lives, and as we prepare to enter the holiday season, many people are reflecting on the value of family traditions. Even in stressful and trying times, our traditions, rituals and shared beliefs can still unite us. The more...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Now that Labor Day has passed, common fashion advice says that white should stay at the back of your closet until Memorial Day and summer roll around again. However, does that decision to shy away from a color impact our mood? You might be surprised to learn that the...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Labor Day serves as a reminder of the workers who have come before us and worked for better conditions on the job and a better work week. While the 40-hour work week is standard in the world today, how has it changed over time, and how has it impacted our mental...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you are like millions of other Americans, you have been experiencing strange dreams during the pandemic and turbulence of 2020. You also might be wondering what your dreams mean. Entire industries have been created around dream interpretation and meaning, but is...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sleep might not seem like an important part of our lives, but it is critical to both our physical and mental health. Practicing good sleep hygiene means having good habits that make sure you get a great night of rest and feel energized and awake during the day. When...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jul 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our director, Shmuel, is fortunate to be involved with this local organization. Chai-Lifeline Mid-Atlantic is a wonderful organization that services children and their families who struggle with serious and chronic medical illnesses. It is hard to imagine...
